Linda Levinson , LPCC

Linda Levinson, LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor), earned a dual degree in mental health and substance abuse treatment and began her career supporting people in recovery from opioid use and co-occurring disorders. That early work shaped a practical, trauma-informed approach to treatment and gave her extensive experience addressing addiction alongside related challenges such as stress, depression, low self-confidence, guilt and shame, anger, and anxiety.

She has particular experience with process addictions including shopping, video gaming, Internet use, exercise, gambling, and sex and love addictions, and applies strategies tailored to those patterns. Levinson has also worked with many members of the LGBTQIA community, offering informed care around sexual identity, sexual trauma, grief, and relationship concerns. She supports people exploring non-monogamy and other relationship structures, emphasizing acceptance and empowerment as cornerstones of that work.

Using a flexible mix of clinical methods, Levinson helps clients identify what is holding them back and how past experiences can point to present strengths. Her practice blends practical skills with a client-centered stance to help people move toward the life they want, matching therapeutic techniques to individual needs and goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Linda Levinson

Linda Levinson draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to tailor work to each person. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and developing psychological flexibility so clients can act in ways that matter to them even when difficult thoughts or emotions arise - it can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and persistent patterns of avoidance. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience, offering empathy and nonjudgmental support to foster self-understanding and growth - this approach is often useful for building self-esteem, processing identity concerns, and navigating relationship issues. CBT provides structured strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering tools for managing mood, anxiety, and addictive patterns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Levinson works with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time and combining elements of different therapies when that best serves the client.

Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to access consistent care from home or on the go. These options can reduce travel time, accommodate varying energy levels and routines, and allow people to engage in therapy in ways that fit their daily lives.